EVISION CEO to Speak at "Cannes Next" Executive Conference at Cannes International Film Festival
EVISION CEO, Shuntaro Oku, is set to speak at "Cannes Next," a tech conference for the creative and entertainment industry held at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026. Alongside the University of Tokyo and the French National Centre for Scientific Research, he will discuss how AI and advanced science and technology are transforming the film industry and unveil a new platform concept.
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EVISION Co., Ltd. announces that its representative, Shuntaro Oku, will be speaking at "Cannes Next," an international tech conference for the creative and entertainment industry held at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, from May 12 (Tuesday) to May 20 (Wednesday), 2026. This follows the selection of the University of Tokyo, the French National Centre for Scientific Research, EVISION Co., Ltd., and Jizai Co., Ltd. to participate in the event.
## About Cannes Next
Cannes Next is an international tech conference for the creative and entertainment industry, held at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, from May 12 (Tuesday) to May 20 (Wednesday), 2026. By connecting world-class creativity with cutting-edge business trends and technological innovations, it aims to promote business potential and further develop the entertainment and technology industry.
### Presentation Theme: "How AI and Advanced Science and Technology are Changing Cinema"
Through advanced science and technology, including AI, developed through research at the University of Tokyo and CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), innovation will be brought to all processes of filmmaking, from shooting to distribution and viewing.
Speakers include Mr. Ganesh Gowrishankar, Director of CNRS, Mr. Shuntaro Oku, CEO of EVISION, and Mr. Yuki Ishikawa, CEO of AI startup Jizai. They will provide insights into the forefront of AI and announce a new platform concept.
The conference also aims to build new technology networks with filmmakers worldwide. Cannes Next is an international tech conference for the creative and entertainment industry, held at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, from May 12 (Tuesday) to May 20 (Wednesday), 2026. By connecting world-class creativity with cutting-edge business trends and technological innovations, it aims to promote business potential and further develop the entertainment and technology industry.
### Presentation Schedule
May 13 (Wednesday) 11:30–12:30 (local time)
"AI & Advanced Science Transforming Cinema: Japanese Showcase of Innovation"
Details and latest schedule: Marché du Film Official Website
## About Cannes Next
Cannes Next is an international tech conference for the creative and entertainment industry, held at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, from May 12 (Tuesday) to May 20 (Wednesday), 2026. By connecting world-class creativity with cutting-edge business trends and technological innovations, it aims to promote business potential and further develop the entertainment and technology industry.
### Presentation Theme: "How AI and Advanced Science and Technology are Changing Cinema"
Through advanced science and technology, including AI, developed through research at the University of Tokyo and CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), innovation will be brought to all processes of filmmaking, from shooting to distribution and viewing.
Speakers include Mr. Ganesh Gowrishankar, Director of CNRS, Mr. Shuntaro Oku, CEO of EVISION, and Mr. Yuki Ishikawa, CEO of AI startup Jizai. They will provide insights into the forefront of AI and announce a new platform concept.
The conference also aims to build new technology networks with filmmakers worldwide. Cannes Next is an international tech conference for the creative and entertainment industry, held at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, from May 12 (Tuesday) to May 20 (Wednesday), 2026. By connecting world-class creativity with cutting-edge business trends and technological innovations, it aims to promote business potential and further develop the entertainment and technology industry.
### Presentation Schedule
May 13 (Wednesday) 11:30–12:30 (local time)
"AI & Advanced Science Transforming Cinema: Japanese Showcase of Innovation"
Details and latest schedule: Marché du Film Official Website